Danggui Jianzhong Decoction

Danggui Jianzhong Decoction,For body pain due to blood stasis and abdominal pain resulting from overwork or debility: shortness of breath, tightness in the lower abdomen radiating to the lower back, occasional spontaneous sweating, and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Danggui Jianzhong Decoction

Chinese Name : 当归建中汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1.5 liang of Cinnamomum cassia, 2 liang of Paeonia lactiflora, and 1.5 liang of Astragalus membranaceus.

Source

From *De Xiao* (Effective Treatments), Volume 3.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For body pain due to blood stasis and abdominal pain resulting from overwork or debility: shortness of breath, tightness in the lower abdomen radiating to the lower back, occasional spontaneous sweating, and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

For each dose, use 2.5 zhan of water; add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 2 jujubes, decoct together, and take warm before meals.

Danggui Jianzhong Decoction,From *De Xiao* (Effective Treatments), Volume 3.,For body pain due to blood stasis and abdominal pain resulting from overwork or debility: shortness of breath, tightness in the lower abdomen radiating to the lower back, occasional spontaneous sweating, and loss of appetite.

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